Know how to keep proper records on climbing rope and how to inspect it for wear and damage. Know when to retire a rope.

Using the knowledge acquired above, make a tabletop display or a presentation for your crew, another crew, a Cub Scout or Boy Scout group, or another group.

Demonstrate that you know how to properly and safely rappel a distance of at least 30 feet.

Demonstrate that you know how to ascend a rope using mechanical ascenders or Prusik or other ascending knots. Ascend at least 30 feet.

Know and explain the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of single rope (SRT) and double rope (DRT) for rappelling and belaying.

Visit a sporting goods store or NSS-affiliated organization or have them make a presentation to your crew so you can learn about personal caving gear, including helmets, light sources, backup lighting sources, clothing, boots, cave packs, etc.

Find out what the American National Standards Institute requirements are for helmets.

Make a list of what you need in your personal cave pack. Include your personal first aid kit and cave survival gear.

Learn what crew equipment is, including a first aid kit, caving ropes, and ascending equipment.

Help make a first aid kit for your crew or group and demonstrate that you can keep it up.

Demonstrate to your crew, another crew, a Cub Scout or Boy Scout group, or another group how to construct both a personal and crew first aid kit.

Learn about the many types of cave formations.

Make a tabletop display or presentation on cave formations and caving conservation for your crew, another crew, a Cub Scout or Boy Scout group, or another group. Include practices such as proper carbide removal; care of walls, ceiling, and formations; and principles of Leave No Trace.

Find a cave you would like to visit; get permission to enter it; make a trip plan including cave location, a list of participants, expected time in the cave, expected date and time of return, and an emergency contact; and then go in the cave, led by a qualified caver.